The development and validation of the bushfire psychological preparedness scale (BPPS)

Jessica Louise Boylan

The development and validation of the bushfire psychological preparedness scale (BPPS)

Jessica Louise Boylan

School of Psychological Science

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The central aim of this thesis was to develop a reliable and valid measure of bushfire psychological preparedness to facilitate research in this field. From this thesis, a 33 item self-report tool was developed and psychological preparedness was found to relate to physical preparedness, in addition to being influenced by direct and indirect bushfire experience; voluntary experience; the type of bushfire plans people make; experience of psychological preparedness education; and age. This thesis paves the way for better research into psychological preparedness, with a view to improving people's safety in the face of the increasing frequency and severity of bushfires.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Lawrence, Carmen, Supervisor MacLeod, Colin, Supervisor Morrison, David, Supervisor
Award date	20 Dec 2016
Publication status	Unpublished - 2016

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